The Marine Corps is looking for enlisted volunteers to get out early.

The move is part of a new program that applies to active duty enlisted Marines who were already set to leave service or had an “end of active service,” or EAS, date in fiscal year 2025, which runs from now until Sept. 30, according to a Marine Corps announcement posted Thursday.

Marines who are approved to leave early will separate earlier than their current contract end date but will still be considered as having completed their full active duty service. The program does not apply to Marines who signed up for the Marine Corps Reserve.

“It is understood that this program may result in temporary risks to some units due to falling below staffing levels. Units will not receive early staffing replacement,” the Marine Corp

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